End of 2025. Welcome 2026!
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Hello everyone,
As we close out 2025 with just a few events left, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for helping build this community into what it is today—a welcoming, thriving space where people can share experiences, connect, and form genuine friendships.
When I first started this journey, I never imagined how much this community would grow. What it has become truly feels like a social powerhouse, and that is entirely because of the people in it. Our organizers, in particular, have put in an incredible amount of time and effort to make this group successful, and I’m deeply grateful for their dedication.
I don’t take credit for the growth of this community, but I do remain fully committed to keeping it a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for everyone. This year, we were proud to host events that were incident-free—a huge accomplishment and something that will continue to be our top priority moving forward.
We also welcomed some amazing new organizers this year who have helped take the group to the next level, and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve built together. Let’s keep growing, supporting one another, and showing up.
Remember: you get out of this community what you put into it—and often, even more….
2026 will be a year of continued growth for this community. We plan to expand our social media presence, introduce new types of events, welcome thousands of new members, and grow even faster than we have over the past 3.5 years. I’m truly excited to see where this next chapter takes us and to welcome so many new faces into the group. I know our organizers will continue to do their part and grow this community alongside me.
This group is not about personal gain—for me or for any organizer. It exists because of the people in it. As members, we all play a role in shaping this community by showing up, attending events, engaging with new members, and making them feel welcome.
When I started this group, mental health and having a strong support system were top priorities. A community truly grows when people make a conscious effort to lift up those around them. This year, we sadly lost a few members, but they left behind lasting memories that remind us how important connection truly is. Because of that, let’s continue to support one another—whether it’s navigating a changing political landscape, family challenges, the loss of a loved one, or the everyday stresses of life.
Let’s move forward together, with empathy, kindness, and the intention to help one another whenever we can.
In the end, I would like to thank the following people, who have grown this community overtime:
- Amit
- Elaina
- Sachin
- Himani
- Sara
- Elaine
- Max
- Sherri
- Jim
- Kaycee
- Jhon
- Gaëlle
- Harmony
- Ruth
- Jessica B.
- Dana
- Cheryl
- Trevor
- Ian
- Hailey
- Kiran
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
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End-of-year update for community members and organizers; aims to expand social media presence and welcome thousands of new members in the coming year.
AI summary
By Meetup
End-of-year update for community members and organizers; aims to expand social media presence and welcome thousands of new members in the coming year.